Probiotics, Prebiotic Fibre & Kiwifruit: What Makes Them Good for Your Gut?
Good fruit, good bacteria, and a little extra thought for your gut
Your gut does a lot for you every day, and looking after it starts with the choices you make.
That's what inspired Homegrown Good Gut. We've brought together the goodness of kiwifruit, apple and green tea with added probiotics and prebiotic fibre.
But what exactly makes these ingredients so interesting? Let's take a closer look.
1. Why Probiotics?
Good bacteria for a happy gut.
Your digestive system is home to trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria that play an important role in gut health.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Different probiotic strains have different roles, and certain strains have been studied for their potential to support digestive health.
That's why we've added probiotics to Homegrown Good Gut, bringing them together with delicious, fruit-forward juice.
2. Why Prebiotic Fibre?
Even good bacteria need nourishment!
While probiotics introduce beneficial microorganisms, prebiotic fibre works a little differently.
Prebiotic fibre helps feed certain beneficial bacteria already living in your digestive system, supporting a healthy gut environment.
But there's more to fibre than feeding good bacteria.
Certain types of dietary fibre can also slow how quickly sugar is absorbed during digestion, helping moderate the rise in blood sugar after eating. This effect depends on the type and amount of fibre consumed.
It's another reason why including a variety of fibre-rich foods in your everyday diet matters.
With added prebiotic fibre, Homegrown Good Gut brings another thoughtfully selected ingredient into the mix.
3. Why Kiwifruit?
More than just a deliciously sweet and tangy fruit.
Green kiwifruit naturally contains
actinidin, an enzyme that helps break down certain dietary proteins.
Researchers have explored how actinidin works during digestion, making kiwifruit interesting for more than just its delicious flavour.
And how we make our juice matters, too.
At Homegrown, we RAW Cold Press our juice and use cold-pressure pasteurisation rather than heat.
That means Never Heated, staying true to our approach to making great-tasting juice.
It's all part of bringing together carefully selected ingredients with a process we're proud of.
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A Little More to Love About Homegrown
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